Growing up, people make you think that your high school or college days will be the best of your life. But is that actually true? Here's what Jessica Simpson thinks…

"I think [30] is going to be a good year for me," the singer/reality star mused. "I experienced a lot in my twenties--a lot more than a lot of people in their twenties would experience. I feel old in a lot of ways, but I feel naive in ways that I can't wait to see what happens next."

I couldn't agree with her more! I realized the other day that my life has an odd paradox: I hate getting older, yet every year is better than the last! In fact, I've met a lot of women who say that they didn't truly feel happy or complete until the big 3-0, despite what everyone told them.

"My older cousin would always tell me to enjoy college because after that it was all downhill," my friend Sammie said. "Thank goodness he was wrong! I'm happier now at 29 than I've ever been. I wouldn't go back to those boozy, awkward days for a million bucks!"

What about you? What was your happiest year? Or is the best yet to come? Do you agree with Jessica? Is 30 a turning point for the better?